High-ability instruction remains experimental in schools
The article notes ongoing debate over segregating gifted pupils into special classes. New York City data suggest no clear advantage for students in special schools versus honors or regular tracks. A long term study tracked graduates into college, finding overall performance linked to intelligence level more than school type, with results still considered experimental across cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Board of Education
Births Reported At Frederick Memorial Hospital
Frederick Memorial Hospital records list several births on Tuesday including Gary Monroe, a third child and first son of Alton and wife of Thurmont RFD 4. twin sons for Carlton Purdum of Thurmont RFD 1. Loring Young of RFD 5 with a third son. James Curtis for Robert and wife of RFD 2. a sixth child fourth daughter for Robert J. Prior of Dickerson. Gordon Darnell, seventh child third son for Roger Brown of Lincoln Apartments. and a seventh child seventh son for Kari Smith of Rocky Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Alton Myers
RFD
Thurmont
Gary Monroe
Carlton Purdum
Loring Young
Robert S. Stup
James Curtis
Robert J. Prior
Dickerson
Roger Brown
Lincoln Apartments
Gordon Darnell
Kari Smith
Rocky Ridge
Fifty Years Ago Hems From The Columns Of The News
Market news describes supplies at standard levels with abundant vegetables and steady prices. Frank Coblentz wins 100 new pennies from Smith and Dertzbaugh for correct answers in the Busy Corner prize. Middletown authorities obtain a temporary injunction via their attorney to prevent changing pavement grade in front of the Middletown Savings Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Smith and
Dertzbaugh
Frank Coblentz
Burge
Middletown
Coblentz
Wavers
Broun
Delegates named for Francis Scott Key Post convention
Twenty years ago notes from The News list delegates from the Francis Scott Key Post for the department convention including Wilbur W. Baker and G. Ernest Lipps. Little Kitty Keller, 16 months, believed to have swallowed crane. Mrs Francis Petroty hosted a Vindobona luncheon with Apop lies guests. CCC workers progress on a road project near Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Scott Key Post
Department
Wilbur W. Baker
G. Ernest Lipps
George
S. Rodock Jr
William M. Worm
J. Earl Gilbert
James G Conroy
Arthur T. Kreh
Kitty Keller
Otho J. Keller
East Second Street
Francis Petroty
Traffic danger at Route 1 Route 26 intersection noted
A Frederick county column laments frequent accidents at the Route 1 and Route 26 extension crossing near Worman's BEF and Harmony Grove. It calls for faster action by traffic engineers, suggesting more warning signs or blinkers, and notes the area’s higher fatality rate than the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Worman
Bef
Harmony Grove
State Roads Commission
Change In Law Benefits Dependents land National Guard
Change in law may grant Social Security benefits to dependents of workers who died after 1939. A 1958 change allows dependents to receive benefits at retirement age as well as others. apply by September 30 or prior to later dates. Proof of support must be provided within two years of August 1958 or ten years after the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Securis Sete
Labor Day Showdown Looms Over Wage and Productivity
AP report by Sam Dawson outlines a looming clash as labor and management clash on wages, productivity, and control amid steel, copper, and meat packing strikes. Mitchell’s steel report cites rising output per hour and capital investment, while both sides tie profits to wage trends and inflation. The public’s stake grows as tensions threaten wider economic impact before Labor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Dawson
AP Business News
New York
Secretary of Labor
James P. Mitchell
Mitchell
Stayman Useful In Jacoby System
In Jacoby transfer system Stayman is clarified by responder forcing with a transfer bid. Stayman should be used only when responder holds at least one four card major. Rebid with game prospects only after Stayman. South shows spades. East leads clubs. South reaches three spades. Warren visits West Germany with wife in tour as guest of government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswald Jacoby
NEA
Imo Club
North
South
East
Warren
Heuss Bonn
Germany
Earl Warren
West Germany
Theodor Freuss
Berlin
Rev A J M Wilson Dies After Service At 72
Rev Albert J M Wilson, longtime pastor of Christ Episcopal Church, died Thursday. He had served from 1932 until retirement in 1982. The Yugoslav Embassy previously bought the planes, with transport involving rail and air, as part of the church story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Hague
Netherlands
U. S
Greenwich
Conn
Yugoslavia
Albert J.M. Wilson
Stor of Christ Episcopal Church
Fort Detrick Scouts Welcome North Carolina Groups
Fort Detrick’s Office of Information and Public Affairs reports Troop 799 and leaders hosted 66 North Carolina scouts who overnighted at Fort Detrick on the way to Canada. Other NC groups visited Thursday, with a third expected next week. The Derrick troop recently returned from Wilson Scout Reservation near Lorton, Virginia, after six days. New members include Ed Klitch and others. the troop now numbers 73. Fifty-five Derrick scouts and five men joined a post trip. Parents are urged to apply for new joiners as the waiting list persists. Dr. Neufeld seeks more assistant scoutmasters. The Mothers Auxiliary runs a candy sale. field day is August 27 and district swimming on August 29 at Fort Detrick.]])
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Detrick
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Boy Scouts
North Carolina
Dewick
Canada
Wilson Scout Reservation
Lorton
Harold A. Neufeld
Lee Jacobs
John Hardy
Richard Graham
Bud Inman
Ed Klitch
Ed Wise
Gary Sievers
Ernest Gladney
Richard Graf
Billy Thompson
Clyde Westbrook
James Henderson
Neufeld
Lst
Ann Elkins
Detrick
Local notes and social items from Thurmont area
A blurred list of travel and family updates mentions Ridenour Nelson Heifsnider Catherine Snider and others away on vacation with unclear plans. Charlie Downs plans a visit to Thurmont and Frederick area. Civilian AllStars beat Military All-Stars 3 to unspecified. A dancing social at Open Mess Saturday night. Linda Griffee visiting grandparents near Thurmont. she turns 12 next week. Funeral services set at D D Hartzler and Sons for Saturday at 2 p.m. burial in Church of God cemetery. friends may visit funeral home tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridenour
Nelson Heifsnider
Catherine Snider
PauliShaun
Mississippi
Charlie, Downs
Office of Public Affairs
Thurmont
Fremerick
Linda Griffee
Charles W. Eyler
Linda
D. D. Hartzler and Sons
Church of God
Evering
Deaths of George L Burdette and others in Frederick area
A string of obituaries from Frederick and vicinity lists George L Burdette of Reading and Mount Olive area, aged 78, with service details and survivors including daughters, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Also noted are deaths of Mrs Daisy Hess of Woodbine, Algernon F Johnson of Ridgeville, William J Null of Sams Creek, and multiple funeral arrangements for Estie Harshman, Elinor Moxley, John Redmond, Alvin Young Jr, and others with burial at Mount Olivet, Jennings Chapel, and St Pauls cemeteries.
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George L. Burdette
Hester Reinmuth
Washington Street
Reading
Spa
William Burdette
Fred
Erick
Burdette
Moun ‘Tain
J. Maurice Hess
Daisy M. Hess
Woodbine
Claude Slagle
Lioyd W
Barbara E. Grimm
Single
3Uillard Clark
Mt. Airy
Leonard Reifs
Mt Olivet
Frederick
Stezle
C. M. Waltz
Winfield
Algernon F. Johnson
Algernon Fieyd Johnson
Ridgevile
Isie Algernon S
Elizabeth Johnson
Ella S. Johnson
Aubrey Johnson
Baltimore
Lillian Sraith
Mary Fedli
Fenton Johnson
Glenwood
Reymond Duvall
Florence
Roy W. Barber
Laytonsville
Jennings Chapel Cemetery
William J. Null
William Jennings Null
Sams Creek
New Windsor
Virginia
John and
Martha Cheeks Null
Mamie Hutton Null
Charles Stonesifer
Near New Windsor
Edward Null
Charles Livesay
Taneytown
Forrest Cook
Westminster
New Jet Plane Test at Andrews AFB Reveals Immediate Counterpunch Readiness
A supersonic F1 jet was launched from Holloman AFB in a test inside an atomic blast-proof shelter. The craft reached 213 mph in four seconds and then surpassed sound speed as it entered flight. Pilot Al Blackburn of North American aided the trial, which evaluated protection against escalation and the ability to respond instantly in enemy territory. Meanwhile a rocket exploded at Redstone Arsenal causing bay destruction and vehicle damage but no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holloman Air Force Base
Alamogordo
al Blackburn
North American
Huntsville
Ala
Redstone Arsenal
Army
Javen
Also Mentioned on This Page
the News Bee
Sether
Dymal Morth
Sm Monte
Bureau of Circulatias
Associated Press
Tre
Associatec Press
Freaarck
Aince
the News
Hsenhauee
W. Raymond Walter
W. Raymond Waller
Tawes
Beanie
Walter
Lce
Heard
of Town Hospital
Fulton
Kans
Ladies Citizens
Austin Jay
Ariz
Carol Stein
Sharon Phelps
Brooks Vetter
Joe
City Recreation Commission
Tot Town
Bentz Street
Castleman Prince
Sam Danner
Prince
Scott Thomas
Penny Storm
Ruth Dancer
Robert Phelps
Judith Rowe
Johnny Danner
West
Camp Perry
Ohio
Tuo
Old Line
Maryland National Guard
Leit
Jamnes
F. Walsh
Taney Apartments
Kenneth L. Max
Holiday Acres
Smithsburg
Maryland
Jacoby
Stayman
Wats
North Wibgs
A. J. M. Wilson
Alfred La‘ratte
Desirie? Prevost
Susan R.kadel
Tomie D. Riddle
West Asheville
N. C
Giles AJ Fike
Carbondale
Myles 4. Engelstad
Ferale
Minn
Morton S. Prime
Proctor and Gamble
Cincinnati
Hachiro Shumanuki
Iowa State University
Charles R. McDuff
University of Wisconsin
Robert L. Weintraub
John M. Carpenter
John F. Stephens III
Charles Ad ‘Shank
John Edwards
Ronald ‘Dotson
Edward Wayne Frederick JSON
Ernest Higgins
Clark E. Cottrell
Pine Bluff Arsenal
Ark
al Lafratte
New Jerrsey
Barbara Gladhil
Ocean City
N.S
Alex Bryant
van Derr Jr
Florida
Milton Shon
John St. Burke
Seeley Bay
Gene Hamory
Sid Leopold
Bob Edward
Wally Pannier
Pete McBride
Jerry, Yonetz
Bud Rice
Rockies
Pete
Diethard Yankee
Bill Hudek
Yanks
Ray Newell
Maine
John Malinowski
Joe Schwimer
Karl Zimmerman
Edward Dapper
Chris Matthews
California
Southbridge
Mass
Amer-jtenant
Edwin L. Overholt
Optical Company
Robert Swanson
George Asai c
Raymond L. O’hearn
Shirley Little
V.F.W. Civic
Glenn
Estie
Harshman
Boonsboro
Charles E. Harshman
Myersville
Elinor H Moxley
Olin L. Molesworth
Damascus
A. Dean Kesisier
John Reyhu Redmond
Point of Rocks
East Church Street
E. Wiliam Hall
Calvary Methodist Church
Calvin H. Blue
Lester E. Hine
Matthew Kerrigan
Joseph Kerrigan
Horace Mohler
Charles Harper
Harold Spalding
St. Paul's Cemetery
Pt. of Rocks
M. R. Etchison and Son
Alvey Doub Young Jr
Bellenger Creek Road
Oclock
Paul L. Althouse
United ,Church of Christ
Funeral Home
Mount Olivet Cemetery
M. OR. Etchison and Son
Andrews Afb
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